Hi Friends-I haven’t been on this site for a while, but first want to say hi!
I’m trying to survive the intense heat in Arizona. Since early June, it’s been 105-113 F, Blech! Can’t wait for Fall.
Do any of you take Calcium/Magnesium daily for proper muscle function?
Nikki
A doctor recommended calcium citrate and magnesium glycinate years ago for me, perhaps based on strong family history of osteoporosis and my muscle spasms long before my MS diagnosis. I now continue those mainly because I must while being treated for osteoporosis.
You need to talk with your doctor as you need to know what amount not to take as too much can build up and contribute to stone build up. 🦋
Has a doctor ordered that? While we do absolutely need a magnesium supplement, I am yet to meet a doctor who would recommend calcium. As a matter of fact, a couple of doctors told me not to take calcium. I don't remember if I have posted it here, but calcium can be pretty bad for everyone.
No, my doctor didn’t advise this just wondering who takes it.
Could you explain how calcium can be bad? I understand how taking too much of it can cause kidney stones.
See link below (and there is more on the Internet):
drweil.com/vitamins-supplem...
Ok thanks!!
Just read it, thanks! This is alarming and surprising but good to know.
John Hopkins is a source reputable enough for me. This article stopped my mom and her girlfriend in Europe from taking calcium.
Very good info to know. I appreciate it. I surely don’t want dementia at my age of 49 since having MS gives me cog fog at times anyway.
I am 45. My cog fog has improved tremendously since I started on Ann Boroch's regimen. What diet are you on?
That’s SO great to hear and how funny-that’s my other MS book I have. Her diet is very good and is sensible eating. Clean Cuisine (8 week anti-inflammatory nutrition program) by Ivy Larson and Andrew Larson, MD. She reduced her MS symptoms dramatically by following a healthy, balanced diet but no dairy, gluten. These two foods have given me “major” digestive problems so since I’ve refrained from them my stomach feels so much better!! I was using Lactaid Milk in my coffee only with no problem but ditched the milk now and using almond or soy milk. She advises Green tea instead of coffee, but doing this in smaller steps.
I am glad it's helping you. Ann Boroch uses the candida diet (I am on it, as is Jazinco who told me about the book "Healing Multiple Sclerosis"). It is no dairy, gluten or sugar. I think it excludes coffee too - I don't drink it anyway. Yes, your diet sounds a lot like the candida diet. I will check out that book, thank you.
And my grandma (mom's mother) had osteoporosis.
My neurologist advised me to take 250-500 mg of magnesium for muscle spasms. I take 400 mg nightly (she advised me to take it before bedtime).
I too have been told not to take calcium even for bone health. My doctor advised me to take 3000 iu vitamin D3 for bone health
That’s very interesting to hear how your doc also said no calcium like other post from member. I take 5000 IU ViT D per day and a Glucosamine Chondroitin Supplement. I was deficient in ViT D around 30 when I got diagnosed with MS. Now my levels are great.
Hello nicoly3467 I sure miss your dove photos... Yes, I take magnesium SRT from Jigsaw Health every day as part of my supplement intake. I do take calcium but my neurologist has back away from saying that I should take it to only taking it in the lowest dose. That change happened quite a few years ago. Please post some of your photos that you have taken recently if you can. 
Hi Carolek572-I don’t think my last reply to you posted. Here’s a new one.
I’m so glad you’ve enjoyed my dove and bird pics and I have more pics to post just editing some now. I’ve been on a few summer trips here in Arizona so I have unique woodpeckers, and more birds to share. I’ll try to post them this week!
You are so sweet to spoil me, in this forum. Another forum member, falalalala has a special gift of posting wonderful bird photos as well, and you have surely seen them!
Oh yes, her bird photos are excellent and I told her that too!
My doctors have always told me to take calcium, D3, magnesium. My bone density is good (slight osteopenia) for someone of my age. I would rather take mineral supplements than any of the bone building drugs. I have infrequent muscle spasms; before I began taking magnesium they occurred nightly.
Wow glad to hear Magnesium helped reduce muscle spasms.
If my information is accurate, I believe magnesium can be applied topically as a rub or spray (though I've not tried it in these forms).
I do as I am not consuming much meat and no dairy.
I’m not eating any dairy too, no gluten and limiting beef but other proteins in moderation ok. I started last week-MS “Clean Cuisine” diet from a book I bought 5 years ago. I’m ready to try it now, lol. However, it doesn't feel like a diet. I’m not starving or terribly craving anything, just a healthier way of eating. Hardest part is soy or almond milk in my coffee instead of milk, Blech! I’ll adjust. I want to see in time if it helps reduce my intense nerve pain level so hopefully, I can reduce amount of Gabapentin capsules I take daily.
I rarely have pain unless it's my sister in law🤣 but my husband has seen results from eating this way, more than I anyway.His arthritis/bursitis pain has greatly diminished and he feels normal for the most part-30 years he has been living with that pain.
I believe there is something to it.After all,it goes to reason that what you put into your body will affect it.
I am going to tweak my diet more
Lol. Glad to hear it’s helped your hubby and hopefully for you in time. How long have you been on the diet?
I agree, diet plays a crucial role as much as exercise does for managing MS and feeling healthy. Regular bread has always made me feel bloated so I decided to eliminate this and already within a few days no more bloated feeling or discomfort. My blood tests revealed no gluten allergy or sensitivity before, but I think it causes a mild inflammation in my digestive tract, which I don’t need having MS.
We've been doing this (Best Bet Diet) since April of this year.
He (the author) says to give it 6 months.I am at 5 and have to say that the Greek salad I recently had was a delightful break from acting right.
Does anyone take Magnesium? What dosage?
Curious about Magnesium 
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